ADR 674
Friends of Jim ClyburnSummary
REFERRING OFFICE: FEC Reports Analysis Division
RESPONDENT: Friends of Jim Clyburn
ELECTION CYCLE: 2014
OPENING DATE: 12/20/2013
CLOSING DATE: 07/31/2014
DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to take the following actions in ADR 674: 1. Approve the settlement agreement of the Friends of Jim Clyburn and James Bennett, Treasurer, as recommended in the Memorandum from the Chief Compliance Officer and the Director, ADR Office dated July 15, 2014. 2. Approve the appropriate letters. 3. Close the file on this matter.
Disposition
| Disposition | Penalty | Respondent | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settlement Agreement | $3,100.00 | Friends of Jim Clyburn | |
| Settlement Agreement | Bennett, James | ||
| Develop a FEC Compliance Manual | Non-monetary term | Friends of Jim Clyburn |
Documents
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2014 | ADR Settlement Agreements | Friends of Jim Clyburn and James Bennett, Treasurer 187 KB |
| 07/15/2014 | ADR Memoranda, Notifications and Responses | Recommendation to Approve Settlement Agreement 67 KB |
| 01/24/2014 | Committment to Submit Matter to ADR Program and Statement of Designation of Representative/Counsel 59 KB | |
| 01/06/2014 | Notification to Friends of Jim Clyburn and James Bennett, Treasurer 96 KB | |
| 12/31/2013 | Informational Memo on Assignment 45 KB | |
| 12/13/2013 | Reports Analysis Division Referral to Alternative Dispute Resolution Office 92 KB | |
| 07/31/2014 | Certifications | Friends of Jim Clyburn and James Bennett, Treasurer (RAD 13L-53) 28 KB |
| 09/04/2014 | Civil Penalties, Disgorgements, Other Payments and Letters of Compliance | Civil Penalty Payment 86 KB |
Participants
| Relationship | Name |
|---|---|
| Respondent | Friends of Jim Clyburn |
| Treasurer | Bennett, James |
| Respondent's counsel | Svoboda, Brian G., Esq. |